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Israel unaware of potential US-Iran deal, was preparing for more fighting, Israeli source says: report

Published May 6, 2026 Updated May 6, 2026 07:25pm
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Israel was not aware that US President Donald Trump was potentially close to a deal with Iran that would end the war and pave the way to unblock shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reports citing an Israeli source familiar with the matter.

Rather, Israel was preparing for an escalation in fighting, says the source, speaking on condition of anonymity.

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